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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1919
Page
9
A jumble of names and life events appears with marriage notices for Kennedy and Smith couples, several obituaries including James W. Adfunuon and Mary Nickell, and other local life passages. The fragmented text lists dates in November 1910 and mentions families, churches, and residents across Buffalo Guelph and Burlington.
The Arton Bree Press reports news from November 20, 1919. Local events, society notes and brief items fill the page with notices and community updates.
A scatter of items from Acton and nearby towns notes small business changes, weather effects, a hops naming contest, church events, and community updates. Highlights include a fire brigade ball in Acton, a memorial tablet unveiling in Guelph, and local farm sales and crop reports with prices and yields.
James W Adamson Harrilator of Acton NL Y died after a sudden illness. He studied law in Guelph and Buffalo and lived unmarried in Buffalo before his passing. He was the son of the late James Adamson of Guelph Road and was survived by his mother and siblings. The service was at Ebenezer Church with interment in the family plot at Khonexer Cemetery.
Hovey sold her house on Grant Street to Thomas Odell. Women from the Car-Juke Institute visited the local Women’s Institute and enjoyed a social. Dr and Mrs Ciung attended a funeral in Toronto for Mrs John Firetbrook’s sister. A library meeting discussed healthful recreation for youths. Dr Wateay chaired. George Lamb returned from Saskatchewan. Myrtle Pickett visited Toronto friends. Etta Himpson and Cant Bell Smith quietly wed. Charles Morton sold his Omagh farm to Mr Robinson. James W Adamson, Nassagaweye alumnus, died in Buffalo. funeral from Acton to Ebenesor Cemetery led by Rev. Cuszmore. J M Dede & Co of Alton plan a cotton products factory here. Erin Curling Club re-organized. David W Gibson announces engagement of Alles Marie to Joseph Gani mer Watson of Geneva. An old-fashioned tea will be held at the Methodist Church around December 4. A memorial tablet for Harold McCowell was unveiled at St Andrew’s Church, Milburn.
Local items report Hodgeth of Hrampton returning home after Mer a spell and Jtnyd improving. Mrs A J Lindsay backs home after visiting daughter, while John Stewart and Lindeny travel to Toronto. A number of dances and visits occur as Special Methodist services continue. Municipal elections in Uivteton loom with Joseph Hwindleturst on campaign duties.
A promotional list of fabrics and home textiles with pricing data. Tweed dress goods offer wide widths and price ranges from 3.50 to 4.25 per yard. Coatings in blues browns and grays at 4.25 to 4.50. Cord velveteens in multiple colors at 1.00 per yard. Standard shirtings 50c dropping to 70c. limits noted. White bedspreads 1.00 to 1.50. Wool sweaters 2.50 to 3.00. Various yard goods and linens priced, plus grocery specials.
At a Gro Ospringe meeting the officers were elected: President W Hobertson View President Jas DuMels Secretary Hoy Windley Treasurer T Tavell. Farm rentals and sales were noted as real estate activity grows in the twin, with several farms rented or sold and sweet clover in demand, Toy Hindley reported 300 bushels of sweet clover seed.
The Townsends of Terms Cotta marked their golden wedding on Monday November 3 with a large family gathering and a generous fowl supper. Mr and Mrs Townsend received a chair and a purse while their friends spoke heartfelt thanks for kindness.
An Ontario court issues a writ of summons against the defendant in Milton County. The order, dated November 17, 1910, requires the defendant to appear December 11 to answer promissory notes totaling $100 with interest. The proceeding, recorded by Judge W. Elliot, includes service by mail and publication in a local Acton paper.
W F Mooney of Guelph Vias opened a store on Main Street Acton to conduct tinsmith and sheet metal business. Orders for hot air furnaces and sandblasting will receive special attention.
A brief notes Shaw's School at 396 Yonge Street Toronto offers modern apparatus and instruction for wireless operating. Prospectus promises good salaries for trained operators. Contact W. Crewson, head.
A catalog-style notice extols Uma as maintaining an excellent reputation for high grade business training and for placing graduates in good positions. It invites readers to enter Uma and write for the catalog.
Auctioneer R. Kerr offers a public sale at Rockwood on Monday November 24 at 1 PM. Furniture includes cabinets tables chairs sofa sewing machine and parlor items. Farm lot of 100 acres with bunk barn hog pen and hill house. Terms cash for furniture and 10 percent down on real estate with balance due March 1. Possession at closing or after mortgage payment option.
Public auction conducted by W. H. Service on December 1 includes cattle, horses, hounds, and assorted farm implements. Items listed cover cows, heifers, calved yearlings, a team of horses, a buggy, plows, harnesses, and a roller with prices and terms noted.
Multiple 100 plus acre farms offered in Esqueling Township and nearby areas. Listings note workable land, orchards, water, and house with several outbuildings. Prices range from 7 500 to 16 000 with terms arranged and possession negotiable.
The undersigned offers by public auction at their farm in Nunwagaweya lot 26 con 7 two miles north of Return on the stone road on Tuesday November PS at 1 o clock. Items include heavy Brown Huns and cattle such as cows steers and calves, two year old heifers, a three year old steer, and a herd of miscellaneous cattle. Implements listed feature plow and wood mower, cultivators, harvester, straw cutters, lumber waggon, grinding equipment, wagon gear, hay and oats. Terms include cash under £10 credit over approved notes. Auctioneer R J Kerr and clerk.
A dated Friday November 29 listing an auction by a local proprietor. Items mentioned include cows, horses, barrow, farm tools, and household goods with names like Beth Mee and McQuenti. The notice cites items such as cows calving and laborers, with bidders and auctioneers noted.
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